Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 cup boiling water; 1/3 cup applesauce; 1/4 cup egg substitute; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Chocolate Frosting, recipe follows

Servings: persons

1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup boiling water
1/3 cup applesauce
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting, recipe follows

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Line an 8-inch cake pan with a circle of parchment paper cut to fit the bottom of the pan.
3
Set pan aside.
4
In a large bowl, mix baking soda, sugar, flour, and salt.
5
Dissolve cocoa powder in hot water and then add to dry ingredients.
6
Stir in applesauce, egg substitute, and vanilla.
7
Pour batter into prepared pan.
8
Bake for 35 minutes.
9
Cool cake completely on a cooling rack before frosting with chocolate frosting.
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8 ounces light cream cheese
11
1 tablespoon light butter
12
2 cups sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda)
13
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
14
1/8 teaspoon salt
15
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16
3 tablespoons skim milk
17
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
18
Add sugar substitute and beat until incorporated.
19
Add cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla and beat until blended.
20
If the frosting is too thick to spread, add the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, with the mixer on low, until spreading consistency is achieved.

380

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting

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